History of World War II

History of World War II

ISBN	9780761474821 © 2005

Specifications

8" X 10"; over 300 pages per volume; full color throughout; library binding

Editor(s)

Dennis Cove

Interest/Age Group

MIDDLE SCHOOL, HIGH SCHOOL, PUBLIC LIBRARY

No. of Volumes

Special Features

Over 1,000 illustrations and 100 maps

List Price

US$ 399.93

Discounted Price

US$ 279.95

World War II was a defining event of the twentieth century, and—as may be seen in ongoing disputes over economic unification of Europe, conflicts in the Middle East, and ethnic rivalries in the Balkans and central Africa—it continues to reverberate. A companion set to History of World War I , this absorbing reference presents a comprehensive study of World War II and its consequences.

Arrangement

-	3 highly illustrated volumes provide a chronological account of World War II
	-	Volume 1: Origins and Outbreak
	-	Volume 2: Global War
	-	Volume 3: Victory and Aftermath
-	Over 1,000 illustrations, including dramatic, archival photographs
-	Over 100 maps
-	Individual volume indexes
-	Boxed features
	-	Key Figures
	-	Key Events
	-	Political World
	-	Strategy and Tactics
	-	Technology
	-	Eyewitness
	-	People and War

Scope
More than 900 pages in length, these three volumes cover not only the key political and military events of World War II but also the causes and aftermath of the war. All aspects of the war are examined; the focus ranges from the historical and political backdrop of the period to military tactics and strategies to new technologies. Topics also encompass social and economic change caused by the global conflict, the persecution of various peoples, and the home fronts of the warring nations.

Index Volume 3 contains:

-	Comprehensive index
-	Subject indexes:
	-	People
	-	Places
	-	Battles and Campaigns
-	Glossary
-	Time line
-	Bibliography
-	Guide to further research
-	Organization charts of Allied and Axis armies
-	Description and illustrations of Allied and Axis aircraft and ships

Benefits
World War II changed the course of history. The ramifications of this tumultuous event are still felt, and an understanding of World War II is essential for an understanding of today’s world.

History of World War II

* "This should be made available to all world history classes and libraries from high school through college. Highly Recommended." *Starred Review*
Library Media Connection, March 2005

"This is an excellent source of WWII information for high-school and public libraries."
Booklist, March 2005

"Hundreds of photographs and 90 beautiful full-color maps and diagrams make this volume, which is targeted to middle school and high school audiences, an exceptionally visually attractive reference source."
American Reference Books Annual, 2005

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